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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

3

Funeral services for John Malone in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held at the Connett church for John Malone and drew a large crowd. The Rev. Adams led the rites with the Nelsonville R of P members in attendance. Malone belonged to the Knights of Pythias for 61 years. Burial followed at Connett cemetery with songs by Mrs. LeFever, Mrs. Bay, Mrs. Lancaster, and Ernest Hoskins.

Nelsonville Connett Church John Malone Adams Nelsonville R. of P.'s Malone Knights of Pythias B. E. LeFever Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster Ernest Hoskins Garden of Prayer Connett Cemetery

Exams For Mine Foremen At Nelsonville High

One hundred applicants will take examinations for mine foremen and first choices Tuesday through Friday at the Nelsonville high school building. Mrs L J Eberle and Mrs L D Johnson hosted the Woman’s Home Missionary Society gathering, with Miss Bertha Nixon leading the program and Mrs B E LeFever, Mrs E L Morrell and Mrs Gilbert Pritchard singing He Walked That Way For You.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle L. D. Johnson Woman's’ Home Missionary Society The Methodist Church Bertha Nixon B. E. LeFever E. L. Morrell Gilbert Pritchard

Nelsonville Woman Dies After Long Illness

Helen Chaffee aged 23 wife of Charles Chaffee died early Sunday at her Fayette street home after a long lung illness. The couple moved to Nelsonville from Pomeroy about two years ago. She leaves a husband, her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Rawlings of Pomeroy, a brother Richard of Syracuse, and sisters Mrs Ethel Midkiff of Nelsonville and Lucille of Pomeroy. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Hemlock Grove church near Pomeroy with burial nearby.

Nelsonville Helen Chaffee Charles Chaffee Fayette Street Chaffee Pomeroy Bell Telephone Company Richard Rawlings Richard Syracuse Ethel Midkiff Lucille Hemlock Grove

Woman dies in Harper hollow residence at 50

Mary Corwin Stufflebean aged 50 died Sunday at her home in Harper Hollow. No funeral arrangements were announced. She is survived by her mother.

Nelsonville Mary Corwin Stufflebean Harper Hollow

Flood Control Report Under Fire By Senator Hawes

Senator Hawes of Missouri assails the Jadwin flood control study at the Senate commerce hearing. He criticizes the plan as murderous engineering and urges federal responsibility with army engineers in charge, opposed to state cost sharing and war department supervision.

Washington U.R Army Engineers Hawes Missouri Senate Commerce Committee Army Administration Secretary of War

Bickel to Speak on Collier Radio Hour

Karl A. Bickel president of United Press will be guest speaker on Colliers radio hour January 29. The program on the Blue Network led by WJZ starts at 8 15 p m Eastern Standard Time with music and dramatic adaptations of short stories.

New York U.R Karl A. Bickel The United Press Colliers Radio Hour National Broadcasting Company WJZ Bickel

Threat Letters Target Wellsville Figures Demand 500 Dollars

Citizens of Wellsville received identical blackmail letters threatening the kidnapping of Mayor John McMurtry's daughter Virginia a Stephens College student in Columbia and Wellsville banker Edward Oliver. The letters demanded $500 in twenty dollar bills left beneath sign posts near Wellsville with a higher ransom threatened for Miss McMurtry if unpaid.

Wellsville John McMurtry Virginia Stephens’ College Columbia Edward Oliver Miss McMurtry

Daughter Born To Warren Family In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Warren at their home on Saturday Leona Devol is listed as the mother. Rev and Mrs J L Evans hosted the guest George Willette of Catasauqua Pa during the day.

George Willete

Akron Robber Suspect Dead After Spectacular Chase

Police in Akron checked back on robberies tied to A J Sallisbury 40 shot to death by officers after a dramatic pursuit. Captured in a house he escaped by leaping from a second floor window then hid in a third home and leaped out again when officers battered the door. He was shot as he fled despite orders to halt.

Akron U.P A. J. Sallisbury Sallisbury

Complicated Legal Fight in Velma West Case

Velma West faces arraignment on first degree murder charges in PAINESVILLE as chief counsel Francis Poulson predicts a lengthy legal battle possibly reaching the Supreme Court. Poulson will seek an interpretation of a recent amendment mandating a committee of alienists to report if a plea of transitory insanity is entered.

Painesville U.P Supreme Court Velma West Edward Francis Poulson

Cleveland police arrest two in Akron tire plant holdup

Two men Czulkowski and Wisniewski confessed to taking part in the hold up of James Tew, vice president of the Goodrich Tire and Rubber company near Akron Friday night. They were turned over to Akron police.

Cleveland James Tew Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company Akron Stephen Czulkowski Wadsworth Wisniewski

Dona Jill Named in Early 20th Century Announcements

A notice dated January 21 identifies an individual as Dona Jill. The brief item confirms the naming in an unspecified ceremony or social record from the historical newspaper page segment.

Dona Jill

Roudebushes announce birth in Zanesville hospital

Mr and Mrs C H Roudebush of Zanesville formerly of this city announce the birth of a son on Saturday night at a Zanesville hospital.

Nelsonville C. H. Roudebush Zanesville

Nelsonville W R C Meeting Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall

The W R C will hold a meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the Lo f Hall.

W. BR. C Lo. O. Ff. Hall

Radio Party at Mrs Wallace Event Tuesday Evening

Mrs D L Wallace will entertain at a radio party Tuesday evening for the benefit of the west. Proceeds are expected to aid local West district initiatives.

D. L. Wallace

Pastors Criticize U S Executives In Resolution

Columbus January 23 The International good will committee at the Ohio Pastors convention presents a resolution urging withdrawal of U S armed forces from Nicaragua and urging Congress war powers be respected by the executive. The panel also favors recognizing Russia diplomatically, banning arms shipments to aggressors, cooperating for peaceful dispute settlement, and opposing a competitive navy.

Columbus Executive Department United States Committee On International Good Will Nicaragua Congress of the United States Good Will Committee Russia Burton

David A Copeland Dies in Tampa After Years There

David A Copeland died Saturday in Tampa Florida where he had resided for several years. He was a carpenter by trade. The body will be sent to Sand Rock for burial, where his mother Mrs. Sarah Copeland lives.

David A. Copeland Tampa Fla Sand Rock Sarah Copeland

Weather flickers 3 to 44 degrees with showers forecast

In the last 24 hours temperatures climbed from 3 degrees to 44 degrees and sunshine appeared. Forecasters expect rain late Tuesday after a spell of increasing cloudiness.

Dennison Leaves Glouster Store for Ironton Post

Glouster January 23 Leo Dennison resigns as manager of Carpenter Hardware in Glouster and heads to Ironton to work with George Allen at Maytag. Amren Allen succeeds him as store manager and brings years of experience. Saylor buys the local ice and coal business from F A Danford and takes charge. Danford may move his family to New Jersey this spring.

Glouster Leo Dennison Carpenter Hard Ware Ironton Maytag “Company George Allen Carpenter Hardware Dennison Carpenter Cane Company Amren Allen Allen C Ane Saylor F. A. Danford Mr. Danford New Jersey

Clyde Saylor Purchases Danford Ice And Coal Concern

Clyde Saylor buys Danford Ice and Coal Concern in Glouster. Announcement notes the acquisition and names the new owner and business scope.

Clyde Saylor Danford Ice and Coal Concern

Local travelers and visitors visit kin across towns

Mrs. George Bowes and her son Pat returned to Lancaster from a week in the city with Mrs. Bowes mother Mrs. Anna Rice. Mrs. Jamill and two children spent the end of the week with relatives in Columbus. Miss Emma Hylenski left for Youngstown for a new position. Mr and Mrs J W Davis of Columbus, former Gouster residents, stay with Mr and Mrs W H Stahl for a few days.

George Bowes Pat Lancaster Emma Hylenski Youngstown J. W. Davis Columbus Gouuster W. H. Stahl Octa Powers Will Keeton Nelva Walker George Sprague Athens F. M. Walker Maud Smith Elizabeth J. B. Hanning Ira Ruscoe Dan Shay Pomeroy Miss Rose Will Burnell Ella Do. E. Bennett Toledo Lucille Blackburn Harry Hall George Sargent Roscoe Clements Greendale W. E Phoebe Clements Walter Quigley John Riley Cc. C. Sharp Charles Runion Cleveland C. A. Malone Akron Don McGill John W. Scott J. Sheldon Scott Steubenville John Donley Chester Edgar E. M. Gilbert W. C. Poston Zanesville Joe Brickles Earl Walters William Lancaster Pennsylvania Walter Warner

Glouster High Plans Art Exhibit in Auditorium

Glouster high school announces an art exhibit in the auditorium the week of February 6. Colonial Art company provides over 150 reproductions of master works. A small admission will fund purchasing pictures for school rooms.

Glouster Glouster High School Colonial Art Company

Gas Found In Deep Well On Austin Newburn Farm

Gas traces detected in the deep oil well being drilled on the Austin Newburn farm near Elliott, Glouster, as operations continue.

Glouster Austin Newburn Elliott

Miss Carrie Smith Visited New Lexington Over Weekend

Miss Carrie Smith spent Sunday in New Lexington as the guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs P E Jones.

Carrie Smith New Lexington P. E. Jones

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Note

A group from the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church is mentioned in connection with church activities and related community outreach. The item indicates a gathering or report involving society members.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. BE. Church

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR meets at American Legion home

The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday afternoon January 21 at the American Legion home with Mrs. E. E. Bell presiding. The program included a flag lesson, readings from the history of the chapter, and introductions of new members.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion E. E. Bell Edith Stiers Lou Lane Lettie Coe Hintz Bertha Nixon R. H. Jackson Sylvia Gooley Grace Dew Shepard Ohio T. Dc. Galvin Ellis Island Esther Ellen Patton Nona Lane W. W. Whitlatch Pauline Whitlatch Gay Edington Aumiller F. 8. Tedrow W. L. Hudson J. M. Hyde W. H. Weigand E. B. Acomb

Weekend Guests Visit Columbus and Nearby Towns

Local residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend across Columbus, Pomeroy, Athens, and Greendale. Notables include Miss Octa Powers, Miss Nelva Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Will Keeton, and several others visiting family, attending events, or traveling to Cleveland and Akron for business and funerary notices.

Cosgrave Arrives in Washington for Four Day Program

Irish president William T. Cosgrave arrived from Chicago at 8 50 a m and began a four day Oregon program designed as if for royalty He is to be entertained by President Coolidge and top officials including the British ambassador and will be formally received by both houses of Congress.

Washington U.P William T. Cosgrave

Reclassification Aims At Glouster High School Juniors

Glouster high school announces a re classification of its junior sections to improve instruction. The change will take a few days to fully implement.

Glouster Glouster High School

Fire destroys home on Old Pleasanton Road

Fire destroyed the log weathered home of Ad Cc Wilson on Old Pleasanton Road south of Mechanicsburg today about 9 am. Estimated damages are $2000 with partial insurance. Cause unknown though believed to have started in the attic. neighbor Elmer Tom reported arrival at the scene. Wilson, a carpenter, has been ill and unable to leave the house for months.

Ad Cc. Wilson Pleasanton Road Mechanicsburg Elmer Tom Wilson

Hughes speech sparks Pan American conference cooperation

Havana delegates praised Charles Evans Hughes after his banquet speech urging U S withdrawal from Nicaragua and emphasizing Pan Americanism through independence stability mutual goodwill and cooperation. Nicaragua delegation chief Passos said Nicaragua did not seek U S intervention at the conference.

Havana Charles Evans Hughes Hughes American Chamber of Commerce United States Nicaragua Carlos Cuadra Passos

Ministers Meet Columbus for Ninth Annual Ohio Pastors Convention

Hundreds of ministers from across Ohio converge on Columbus for the Ninth Annual Ohio Pastors Convention. The opening session features Dr. Merton S. Rice of Detroit and Dr. John M. Moore of New York with committee reports due. Carpet and rugs are never immune from moths. Spray FLY-TOX.

Columbus U.P Merton Rice Detroit John M. Moore New York

Funds Received For Local Needy Children Care

The Reverend Roberts of the Church of Christ acknowledges funds from several churches to aid needy children in the community. Money received is used to provide relief, which is described as the extent of help possible.

Glouster Roberts Church of Christ Mr. Roberts

Cleveland Man Wins Flap Jack Eating Championship

In Cleveland on Sunday night Johnny Death by Own Action wins the flap jack eating contest over William Doughboy Joy. The record shows ten bites margin in a ten-order event after slugging through gruelling gulps and gobbles. He finishes with his eighth cup of coffee and a groggy but clear finish.

Cleveland U.P Johnny William Doughboy Joy

The Needle Always Points North

A playful analogy compares a compass to the Messenger classified section guiding buyers and sellers of livestock, household goods, and used cars. It notes Dr. James E. Stansbury found a winter home for his saddle mare after placing an ad and invites readers to call for ad-taking services.

Gailore James E. Stansbury

Character is the Fair Standard for Judging Worth

The Rev. M. E. Chatley preached that character alone measures worth before God and condemns judging by class wealth or status. He said equality exists only in God’s eyes and that faith without good works is useless, listing missions support church attendance and active service as proofs of Christian character.

M. E. Chatley Christian Church Mr.Chatley Chatley

Ohio Bar Exam Results Show 114 Pass in January

Columbus January 23 One hundred fourteen of the 191 applicants for admission to the bar passed the January state examination. Seventy seven failed. John J Griesinger Jr Steubenville led with 87.8, Hugh Kanes Cleveland was second with 87.4.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court John J. Griesinger Jr Steubenville Lst Hugh Kanes Cleveland

Dominican Sisters Endorse Father John’s Medicine for Colds

The Dominican Sisters of Saint Decima in La Creuse praise Father John’s Medicine citing it as effective for colds and for strengthening the body. A Mother Superior notes it helps aged and delicate sisters and avoids alcohol or drugs, claiming the remedy has earned praise for 70 years as a trusted family medicine.

Dominican Sisters Decima la Creuse Father John Fat John Pera

Missing Smith College student sought after taxi sighting

Washington officials issued a search for Frances St. John Smith a Smith College student from Northampton after a taxi driver reported a strange young woman with baggage identified by F st. J. 8 and Northampton. The woman dropped a box, hair spilled from it, claimed to be Massachusetts student in Washington with a young man, and left near the Capitol area in a block of rooms and small hotels.

Washington A.R Frances St. John Smith Smith College Northampton F. St. J Flynn Massachusetts Capitol

Smith College Freshman Frances Smith Rumored Runaway

Belief grew that Frances Smith a Smith College freshman missing since January 13 may have run away. Parents Mr and Mrs St John Smith sent a letter to their daughter expressing hope she sought a quieter life.

Northampton Mass U.P Frances Smith Smith College St. John Smith

Maria Clutter Celebrates 92nd Birthday in New Marshfield

Mrs. Maria Clutter of New Marshfield turned ninety two Sunday, celebrated at the home of her daughter Mrs. A Shaffer. Relatives arrived with baskets for a noon dinner, with her brother R M Patterson of Athens in attendance.

Maria Clutter New Marshfield A. Shaffer Mrs. Shaffer

Widow Clutter Noted At Birthday Observance In Athens

The article lists survivors of the late Harvey Clutter, including widow Mrs. Lib Clendenen Athens Route 1 and four daughters Mrs. Wily H. Brown Athens Route 1, Mrs. Alva Robison Gloucester, Mrs. Char Burt New Marshfield, and A Shaffer New Marshfield. One son R J Clutter Athens District, and many grandchildren and a great granddaughter Jordan were present along with numerous relatives. Multiple attendees from Athens New Marshfield and surrounding areas attended the celebration and sent remembrances.

Lib Clendenen Athens R. D Clutter Harvey Clutter Wily H. Brown Alva Robison Glouster Char Burt New Marshfield A. Shaffer R. J. Clutter Athens D O. G. Jordan Jacquelyn Atheme D. C. Snow Richard Harold Julian Gift John Mibe Bardeville Deneald Clutter

Infant Poisoned Death Shocks Point Place

Jan 23 report from Point Place states Harry Long Jr aged fourteen died here from poison found in a box on the low level. Investigating authorities pursue the source and motive as lines of inquiry remain thin.

Harry Long, Jr

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U. S David Copeland Florida Clyde Old Pleasanton Road Ad C. Wilson Louis Jay Heath Ohio Pastors’ Convention Flap Jack Iack Doles Battle Creek Mich Palmo Globales God Rev McCoy America
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